Kochi Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Weather Updates
Get the latest updates from Kochi on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments. Stay informed with all the essential news for December 27, 2025.
Get the latest updates from Kochi on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments. Stay informed with all the essential news for December 27, 2025.
Delhi's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders Rs 1.26 crore compensation to the family of a man killed in a 2023 road accident. Read the full details of the landmark ruling.
Two young men died and another was critically injured in a suspected road accident in Delhi's Narela area. Police have registered a case and transferred it to MACT.
The death toll in the Karnataka bus accident has risen to 7 after the driver succumbed to injuries. The tragic crash occurred near Haveri. Read for details.
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Schools across Kochi ushered in the Christmas season with vibrant celebrations, including carol competitions, plays, and cultural performances, fostering togetherness among students. Discover the festive highlights.
Kochi's disaster authority orders closure of 12 commercial establishments in Methar Bazaar for lacking fire safety and electrical compliance. Read the full list and details.
Kochi traders report a 10% sales surge this festive season. LED lights, gifts, and plum cakes lead demand, while garments lag. Discover the key trends driving Kochi's holiday economy.
A 54-year-old woman and her 24-year-old son died after a speeding pickup van hit their motorcycle near Pathamkallu in Nedumangad. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Linu V B, 41, succumbs to injuries despite a rare emergency cricothyrotomy performed by doctors using a razor blade and straw. Read about the heroic attempt and tragic outcome.
South African artist Dineo Seshee Bopape's installation 'Mme Mmu, Bhumi Bhumi' at Kochi-Muziris Biennale invites quiet reflection on humanity's bond with soil. Visit Island Warehouse to experience it.
Congress resolves Kochi mayor impasse: V K Minimol (I Group) gets first term, Shiny Mathew (A Group) the second. Deputy mayor post also shared. Election on Dec 26.
The 42nd Cochin Flower Show, one of South India's largest, is now open at Marine Drive. Explore 50,000 sq ft of floral wonders, including rare orchids, adeniums, and free workshops. Visit until Jan 4!
Two men died on the spot in a tragic road accident in Rewa district after a speeding truck overturned onto their motorcycle. Two others are critically injured. Details inside.
A journalist recounts her traumatic accident with a speeding bike in Kochi, leading to multiple fractures, a ruptured spleen, and lifelong health consequences. Read her powerful story on road safety.
A mother-daughter duo died in a tipper truck hit in Palakkad, while a youth succumbed to injuries in Kottayam. Details on the fatal road accidents and police investigations.
The Kochi Biennale Foundation's Island Mural Project is turning Fort Kochi and Mattancherry into vibrant public art spaces. Featuring works by Aravani Art Project, Osheen Siva, and more, it runs until March 31, 2026. Explore the stories!
A young man died in a head-on collision with a school bus in Hussainabad, Daltonganj. Police cite dense fog as the cause. Read the full report on the tragic incident and its aftermath.
Newly elected councillors in Kochi corporation and municipalities were sworn in on Sunday. The election for Kochi mayor is scheduled for Friday, with several contenders in the fray. Key local bodies also prepare to select their chairpersons.
Curator Nikhil Chopra discusses the Kochi-Muziris Biennale's focus on dynamic art, dismantling hierarchies, and creating a collective, immersive experience with the city of Kochi. Discover why unfinished works are part of the vision.
The 2024 Kochi-Muziris Biennale, curated by K.J. Suresh, opens on Dec 12. This edition focuses on local narratives with global resonance, featuring over 90 artists. Explore India's premier contemporary art event.
Two motorcyclists died and three women were critically injured after a speeding van hit stray cows near Guduvanchery. Read the full details of the tragic Mannivakkam–Adhanur Road accident.
NHAI appoints HEC to prepare a revised DPR for the long-delayed Edappally-Aroor elevated highway. Design complexities, including the Kochi Metro alignment, have caused delays. The crucial stretch is key to managing NH 66 traffic. Read more.
A school bus carrying students from a picnic overturned near Sarore in Jammu, injuring 35. Poor visibility due to fog is suspected as the cause. Read the full report on the rescue efforts and current condition of the injured.
District Collector Priyanka G directs officials to complete the pending 175m stretch of Mullassery Canal in five months using precast tech. Review meeting also covers other Operation Breakthrough projects. Read more.
BMW India partners with Kochi Biennale Foundation for the sixth time, presenting the 2024-25 Kochi-Muziris Biennale. Discover the fusion of art, culture, and innovation from Dec 12, 2024, to Apr 10, 2025.
A 70-year-old retired teacher was found dead in a pool of blood inside her Kochi residence. Police are investigating the brutal murder that has shocked the local community.
A man returning from UAE was abducted at gunpoint from Kochi airport & robbed. Police suspect gold smuggling racket involvement. Separate drug, currency seizures reported. Read for details.
A tragic scooter accident near India Gate in New Delhi claims one life, leaves another injured. Police investigation underway with no eyewitnesses found. Read the full report.
A labourer succumbed to injuries after being hit by a bus on NH 169(A) near Athradi. In a separate incident, a two-wheeler rider died in a collision in Brahmavar. Read the full report.